Monday, June 9, 2025 – RI DAY was a grand event spread out of Firefighters’ Field

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CELEBRATING ROOSEVELT ISLAND DAY
ON FIREFIGHTERS’ FIELD

Monday, June 9, 2025
 New York Almanack
Issue #1466

The new site for Roosevelt Island Day was a great success. Having a large field with separate spaces for different activities was a wonderful idea. Spread out over Firefighters’ Field, there were lots of new activities and space to spread out. Also, this location attracted many visitors from the Tram and Ferry, an additional plus on this sunny Sunday. Thanks to all the RIOC staff and community organizations for a great event.

Our new tram has arrived, ready to greet all and have no problems with crowding.

Masahiro Carson, a transit aficionado gave details to a visitor about T train service changes and new route for the Q102 bus.

Volunteers at the RIHS table Michael Stewart, Tom, Matthew and Moriko Carson, Masahiro & Takeru Carson.
Our other volunteers:
 Gloria Herman, Ellen Jacoby, Dylan Brown, Tom  & Sharon Carson,Tana Blevins, Sheila Waldron & Judith Berdy.

Masahiro explaining the complexities of transit to his peer group

RIOC AND THE RIHS RECEIVED PROCLAMATIONS FROM ASSEMBLY MEMBER REBECCA SEAWRIGHT.  ACCEPTING WERE DHRU PATEL AMIN, CFO OF RIOC AND JUDITH BERDY OF THE RIHS.

Wanted!

This wonderful large format print of a balloon festival on the Island in1977 was on our table and being admired by many visitors.
Suddenly it was gone!
Whether on purpose or accidentally, we would appreciate this photo from our archives being returned.
Contact jbird134@aol.com if you have information on this photo.

CREDITS

Judith Berdy
Vesper Moore

All image are copyrighted (c) Roosevelt Island Historical Society unless otherwise indicated
THIS PUBLICATION FUNDED BY DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER JULIE MENIN & ROOSEVELT ISLAND OPERATING CORPORATION PUBLIC PURPOSE FUNDS.

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